I Still Don’t Like "The World is Flat!"
In my new column, I once again question educator’s awestruck devotion to The World Is Flat and paralyzing fear of globalization. Here are a couple …
An extremely effective use of YouTube to explain complex issues
The Writers Guild of America is using YouTube to educate the public about the cause of the recent writer’s strike. These short films are clear, …
Mark Cuban’s inspired thoughts on the digital generation gap
I’ve long been concerned by the educational technology pundits, Web 2.0pians as I like to call them, who herald every new web app as not …
Are We Impressed Because College Students Can Use Google Docs?
David Warlick is the latest person to go all “digital immigrant” and proclaim that we should all take a good hard look at the hugely …
I’m Thrilled & Honored
The National School Boards Association has named me one of “20 Educational Leaders to Watch for the Next 20 Years.” I am extremely proud to …
Apparently This Group of Tech Execs Has a Crystal Ball
Oh, if only we could see the future… In fact, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, a lobbying organization dominated by the high-tech industry can …
You Will NOT Believe This Story!
I just wrote the following for The Pulse: Education’s Place for Debate… The New York Times reports that New York City Public School teachers accused …
I’m Worried About America
School shootings, lynching nostalgia and attacking sick kids for political purposes. The news worries me about my country… Read the rest of this provocative essay …
President Announces "Childrens Do Learn"
Just when you thought Presidential expectations could not be lower, Mr. Bush announced “Childrens Do Learn.” “As yesterday’s positive report card shows, childrens do learn …